Friends of Edinburgh University Library
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Friends of Edinburgh University Library is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about Friends of Edinburgh University Library?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31
- £7,043
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31
- £14,485
- Registered charity number
- SC001518
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- friendsofeul.co.uk
Quick answer
What does Friends of Edinburgh University Library do?
The charity was set up in 1962 to bring together people with an interest in supporting the work of Edinburgh University Library. People can join either as life members or as annual members. Two issues of a magazine are issued to members each year, a website is maintained and a number of talks, events, visits etc are arranged throughout the year. We make financial donations to the University to enable the purchase of items for the Library's heritage collections and for the establishment of internships.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Edinburgh University Library
Answers Friends of Edinburgh University Library gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
What causes is Friends of Edinburgh University Library registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Edinburgh University Library a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Edinburgh University Library as a registered charity (number SC001518) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Friends of Edinburgh University Library's charity number?
- Friends of Edinburgh University Library's charity number is SC001518. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC001518?
- Search SC001518 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Friends of Edinburgh University Library do?
- The charity was set up in 1962 to bring together people with an interest in supporting the work of Edinburgh University Library. People can join either as life members or as annual members. Two issues of a magazine are issued to members each year, a website is maintained and a number of talks, events, visits etc are arranged throughout the year. We make financial donations to the University to enable the purchase of items for the Library's heritage collections and for the establishment of internships.
- Does Friends of Edinburgh University Library have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Edinburgh University Library. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Friends of Edinburgh University Library?
- Friends of Edinburgh University Library's website listed in our register data is https://friendsofeul.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- When was Friends of Edinburgh University Library registered as a charity?
- Friends of Edinburgh University Library was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.